Next‑Generation Around‑Neck PAPR Systems for 2026 WEL Compliance
Welding Fume • Industrial Dust • Diesel Particulate • Toxic Gases • WHS Air Monitoring
Meet the 2026 Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL)
Australia’s new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) take effect 1 December 2026, tightening airborne contaminant limits across welding, fabrication, construction, tunnelling, mining, food processing and heavy industry.
The new limits include: • Manganese welding fume: 0.1 mg/m³ inhalable / 0.02 mg/m³ respirable • Chromium VI: no safe level • Nickel: 0.1 mg/m³ • Cobalt: 0.02 mg/m³ • Portland cement dust: 1 mg/m³ • Flour dust: 0.5 mg/m³ • Grain dust: 1.5 mg/m³ • Diesel particulate matter (REC): 0.01 mg/m³ • 33 carcinogens with no numeric limit
These changes mean traditional P3 masks and older PAPRs may no longer meet WHS requirements. Aimwell™ AYO™ WX is engineered specifically for this new regulatory era.
AYO™ WX: Built for Modern WEL Compliance
The Aimwell™ AYO™ WX Series is a breakthrough around‑neck Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) platform designed for high‑risk industrial environments where workers face welding fume, respirable dust, diesel particulate and toxic gases.
Unlike traditional belt‑mounted PAPRs, AYO™ WX systems are: • Hose‑free • Belt‑free • Lightweight • Low‑profile • Compatible with helmets, goggles and earmuffs • Available in tight‑fit and loose‑fit configurations • Certified to PAPR P3 / TM3 / TH3 protection levels
This makes AYO™ WX ideal for meeting the 2026 WEL limits, especially in welding bays, fabrication shops, demolition sites, tunnels, mines and dusty industrial settings.
Why AYO™ WX Is the Right PAPR for 2026 WEL
1. Designed for Tightened Welding Fume Limits
The new manganese and nickel limits require higher‑performance respiratory protection. AYO™ WX delivers: • P3 / TM3 / TH3 protection • Up to 220 L/min peak airflow • Welding‑optimised half‑face masks • Beard‑compatible face seals • Compatibility with existing welding helmets
Perfect for: • MIG, TIG, Stick welding • Stainless welding (Chromium VI – no safe level) • Fabrication and maintenance welding
2. Built for Respirable Dust Compliance
The 2026 WEL cuts cement dust limits by 10× and introduces new limits for flour, grain, wood and PVC dust.
AYO™ WX systems support compliance through: • Dual‑fit half‑face masks for silica, asbestos and demolition dust • Loose‑fit full‑face masks for dusty worksites and facial hair • Tight‑fit full‑face masks for high‑toxicity environments • Breath‑responsive airflow for heavy exertion tasks
Ideal for: • Concrete patching • Demolition • Tunnelling • Mining • Grain and flour processing • Timber and joinery
3. Ready for Diesel Particulate (DPM) Limits
Diesel particulate matter now has a limit of 0.01 mg/m³, affecting: • Workshops • Warehouses • Loading docks • Tunnels • Underground operations • Enclosed vehicle areas
AYO™ WX provides high‑flow, positive‑pressure protection suitable for DPM‑heavy environments.
4. Suitable for Toxic Gas & Chemical Exposure
With TM3‑level protection and gas‑rated models (coming soon), AYO™ WX supports compliance for: • Metalliferous dust • Chemical vapours • Powder coating • Hazardous industrial gases
AYO™ WX Product Range
AYO™ WX HFM – Standard Half‑Face PAPR
• Dual‑fitting (tight‑fit + loose‑fit) • P3 / TM3 / TH3 protection • 220 L/min peak flow • Beard‑compatible face seal • Ideal for silica, asbestos, demolition, tunnelling
AYO™ WX HFM‑SP – Speech‑Enhanced Half‑Face PAPR
• Same protection as HFM • Speech‑enhanced exhalation valve • Ideal for radio use and noisy worksites
AYO™ WX HFM‑W – Welding Half‑Face PAPR
• Streamlined for welding helmets • P3 / TM3 / TH3 protection • Beard‑compatible • Low‑profile alternative to bulky helmet‑integrated PAPRs
AYO™ WX FFM‑DS – Double‑Seal Full‑Face PAPR
• Tight‑fit TM3 protection • Fit factor typically over 2000 • Wide‑view scratch‑resistant lens • Built‑in speech diaphragm • Interchangeable with loose‑fit full‑face mask
AYO™ WX FFM‑LF – Loose‑Fit Full‑Face PAPR
• TH3 protection without fit testing • Beard‑compatible • Lightweight and easy to maintain • Ideal for dusty worksites and facial hair
Why Worksites Choose AYO™ WX for WEL Compliance
• Meets or exceeds 2026 WEL protection requirements • Supports welding fume, respirable dust, DPM and toxic gas limits • Hose‑free, belt‑free mobility improves productivity • Suitable for high‑exertion and confined‑space work • Economical WHS compliance compared to traditional PAPRs • Modular design reduces maintenance cost and downtime